St Mary's RC High School vs The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's RC High School
Hereford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
745 students
The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
Hereford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,089 students
| Measure | St Mary's RC High School Hereford, West Midlands | The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 493 | #113 of 493 |
| National rank | #504 of 4,090 | #1347 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 745 | 1,089 |
| Pupils on roll | 745 | 1,089 |
| Free school meals | 10.3% | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | 110.4% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.2 | 45.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.7% | 46.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.9% | 68% |
| EBacc average points | 4.73 | 4.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hereford | Hereford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.st-maryshigh.hereford.sch.uk | www.bhbs.hereford.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's RC High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.0 vs 62.9).
- •The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School is the larger school with 1,089 students compared with 745.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Mary's RC High School better than The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's RC High School ranks higher (83.0 vs 62.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Mary's RC High School and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hereford and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's RC High School: 745. The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School: 1,089. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's RC High School and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School rank in West Midlands?
St Mary's RC High School is 37th of 493 and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School is 113th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).